Cornell & Diehl Walter Franklin
(3.22)
White Burley, Cyprian Latakia, red Virginia and unsweetened black Cavendish make this blend a name you'll remember.
Details
| Brand | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blended By | Craig Tarler |
| Manufactured By | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blend Type | Burley Based |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Burley, Latakia, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 03, 2006 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Unlike the past two reviewers, I like this one a lot. I have tried most of the Cornell and Diehl bulk burley blends, and this one is definitely in the top 5, along with Morley's Best, Bailey's Front Porch, and Haunted Bookshop. (I know, that only makes four...) For the record, I like this one quite a lot more than Old Joe Krantz, which seems to appeal to a lot of reviewers.
I was prepared to write this one off when I read the ingredients -- plain white burley with a little latakia didn't sound too interesting, and I usually don't care for blends that include much cavendish. I grew to like old Walter more with each pipeful, though. There is just a teasing taste of latakia here, and there is a comfortable nicotine kick from all the burley. My sample was gone quickly and I'll be buying more of this one.
Update, April 2006
I have continued to smoke this one, and I like it more and more. I still find this surprising, since the ingredients sound just like those for the entirely undistinguished C&D Americana. But, this one works. It's a keeper.
I was prepared to write this one off when I read the ingredients -- plain white burley with a little latakia didn't sound too interesting, and I usually don't care for blends that include much cavendish. I grew to like old Walter more with each pipeful, though. There is just a teasing taste of latakia here, and there is a comfortable nicotine kick from all the burley. My sample was gone quickly and I'll be buying more of this one.
Update, April 2006
I have continued to smoke this one, and I like it more and more. I still find this surprising, since the ingredients sound just like those for the entirely undistinguished C&D Americana. But, this one works. It's a keeper.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Aug 06, 2007 | Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Tolerable |
This is an all-day blend. The touch of sweetness comes from the red virginia, and the rich but gentle flavor comes from the burley and a sprinkling of latakia. The beauty in this blend is how balanced it is. All the components work well together and yield a no-nonsense smoke that can be enjoyed all day.
There is no added flavoring of any kind outside the tobacco. It does have almost a caramel like flavor to it, but that's the latakia talking to the burley. Interesting and wonderful things happen when latakia is used as a condiment rather than the base in a blend.
The great taste, wonderful packing and burning qualities, all day smoke-ability and nice price all contribute to an easy 4 stars.
There is no added flavoring of any kind outside the tobacco. It does have almost a caramel like flavor to it, but that's the latakia talking to the burley. Interesting and wonderful things happen when latakia is used as a condiment rather than the base in a blend.
The great taste, wonderful packing and burning qualities, all day smoke-ability and nice price all contribute to an easy 4 stars.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 30, 2006 | Medium | Medium | Medium | Tolerable |
I have had this on my must try list and recently stumbled upon it this past week and am real glad. TOP SHELF tobacco here, folks. the Latakia is on first draw but a clear sweetness comes through with the VA's and BUR's and melds the flavor of naturals and what I beleive is a hint of a carmel/honey topping - (very much a hint) but, a wonderful, delightful smoke - clearly a great, old time, med strength, american english. - did you know Walter was Old Joe Krantz's Grandpa?? I didn't...
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